What I Know Now

Dear, You,

From what I know now,

while you’re still young,

there are some things you need to know.

Have fun.

There is no one to say no to you.

No one can tell you to do this.

Or that.

Let no one shove a lid

on your jar of happiness.

Wrap your hands around it

and hug it to your chest.

Play it risky.

There are no consequences yet.

Learn to be adventurous.

Try new things.

Follow the wind,

your thoughts,

whatever it might be.

Let it all out.

No one can judge you.

Speak what’s on your mind.

Sing what’s in your heart.

A ball of bad feelings

is no good.

Be as free as the

rippling currents that follow

no map.

You are perfect.

Let no one take that away from you.

Never feel down about

what someone said.

What someone did.

They can’t hurt you.
You are light.

You are invincible.

With Love,

Your future self.